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Don Goldie

1930 – 1995

American jazz trumpeter

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About Don Goldie

Lived 1930 – 1995 (aged 65). Don Goldie was a trumpeter.

Donald Elliott Goldfield, also known as Don Goldie and Billy Franklin (February 5, 1930 - November 19, 1995) was an American jazz trumpeter.

Career Goldfield was born in Newark, New Jersey. his mother was Claire St. Claire, who was a concert pianist and a piano teacher for George Gershwin.

Discography As leader Brilliant!: the Trumpet of Don Goldie (1961, Argo 4010) Trumpet Caliente (Argo, 1963) Trumpet Exodus (Verve, 1962) Mixed Bag (Jazz Forum, 1975) The Best of Lerner & Loewe (Jazz Forum, 1978) The Best of Richard Rodgers and Isham Jones (Jazz Forum, 1978) The Immortal Cole Porter (Jazz Forum, 1978) Don Goldie's Dangerous Jazz Band (Jazzology, 1988)

As sideman Jackie Gleason, Romeo and Juliet (Capitol, 1969) Jackie Gleason, Come Saturday Morning (Capitol, 1970) Buddy Rich, Playtime (Argo, 1961) Buddy Rich, Burnin' Beat (Verve, 1962) Sylvia Syms, Torch Song (Columbia, 1960) Jack Teagarden, Mis'ry and the Blues (Verve, 1961) Jack Teagarden, Think Well of Me (Verve, 1962) Jack Teagarden, Live in Chicago 1960 & 1961 (Jazz Band, 1993)

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Donald Elliott Goldfield

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Don Goldie?

American jazz trumpeter (1930-1995)

When was Don Goldie born?

Don Goldie was born on 5 February 1930.

When did Don Goldie die?

Don Goldie died on 19 November 1995.

What was Don Goldie's occupation?

Don Goldie was a trumpeter.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Don Goldie

· Wikidata: Q30070992

· DBpedia: Don Goldie

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